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Was this a good decision?
A couple of nights ago, I was checking the local gun trader board, and noticed a fellow there was listing a Model 29, 4", TH,TT, two sets of "goodyear" grips (later a set of rosewood factory grips were added). He had a price listed, but said he really wanted to trade for a Glock 19.
I read through the adds, and several people had posted "I'll take it" but down toward the bottom the OP stated that he'd been offered some really good deals, but no Glocks which was what he really wanted.
I sort of laughed and told my wife about it. She said, "Tell him you'll swap my Glock 19 for it. I don't use it anymore." So I did.
We made the deal last night. Her Glock (a 3rd gen) looked to be in unfired condition. The 29 wasn't quite that good but was plenty good. I did have to throw in a few buck to make the deal, but since the Glock was just gathering dust, in a file drawer, I figure I got a Model 29-2, (SN N133XXX) for less than what a beat up Model 10 would sell for.
Not the best pictures in the world, but it's still early out.
Now I just wonder how much that Glock is REALLY going to cost me. 
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Jeez, what a deal... you can replace that glock for about $350-400
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think you did real good. anytime you can trade plastic for steel works for me.
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I think you made a great decision. I"d rather have a 4 inch N frame over a Glock any day.
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Yeah, I would have bought a Glock 19 to trade for that!
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Ummmm, let's ponder this a little. A beautiful 4", P&R'd, S&W Model 29 for a run of the mill, black plastic Glock, right? In my estimation, you did good, real good brother  !
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I don't know, them there Glock 19's are mighty hard to come by.....
Nicely done! Enjoy your 29, the four inch version is my personal favorite!
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Sir, April Fools day was yesterday.
Really you did really well on that trade, plastic for blue steel is a no Brainer every time.
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There will be a special place for you...Hot, Very Hot!!  I sold mine to a person that is very deserving and I miss it. I have a 25-5(4") from another friend that has taken its' place. A Smith that says Colt on it always gets me jazzed.....................Very nice "old blue gun" by the way....Your wife has a great gun...............(under the breath) thief...........LOL
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That's got to be the deal of the month.... 
so far
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I wouldn't have been able to make the deal since I don't own any of those valuable hard to find Glocks. 
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That's got to be the deal of the month....
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Yeah I think He had the Glock pointed at the guy when he made the deal.
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Sounds like you got the better end of that one pal.
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That's a no-brainer as far as I am concerned. Excellent trade.
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I like my Glock 19, but it would have been gone in a heart beat for that deal!
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Great trade. There is nothing like a model 29. I have a nickle 29-2 4" with TT TH I bought new in the 70"s. It will be passed on when I pass on. Enjoy a true classic. Also try some 44 specials you will have a blast with that one my friend.
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Thanks everybody. I was being tongue in cheek with the title. I knew it was.
And so there is no misunderstanding, the seller knew what he had too. He just didn't want it anymore, he wanted a Glock, but it wasn't an even trade. I had to throw in a couple hundred bucks to even it out, but even at that I think I got a good deal.
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Nice gun and great trade but here is a better one!
I will trade you my Glock 19 and $205, that would be a quick profit.
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CajunBass,
You got a Smokin' great deal!!. I think I would have run out and bought a Glock to make that deal if I had the chance. Was that on this forum? If so I missed it. Although I am on restriction from buying any guns right now. I've been a little over aggressive in my lust for steel and wood!!
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No Mike. It was on a local Virginia board.
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I'd have gone out and bought a Glock in order to make that trade!
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Wow I never thought of that. Your wife actually owns that 29. She should sell it to you for $850. That will get her another Glock and several pair of new shoes!! Beware of the things you take from your wife... )
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CajunBass;
If you really need to get out of the doghouse over this deal, I would be willing to trade you a Glock for your 29. 'cause that's just the kind of guy I am! (heh heh)
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That was one heck of a deal!!!
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I never owned a Glock but I may get one in case another deal like that comes along.
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I am aware of that one. I saw it on the same site and I offered the seller something a good bit more valuable than a Glock and he turned it down for the plastic. I was left scratching my head over that one. A good M29-2 4" for a plastic pistol and some cash? Well, I guess there is no explaining some folks' choices. Yeah, you got a hell of a deal...I hate you!...lol...Congratulations
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I sort of laughed and told my wife about it. She said, "Tell him you'll swap my Glock 19 for it. I don't use it anymore." So I did.
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Well the way I see it is your wife HAS a really nice p&r Model 29-2. Go get a nickle J-frame with cute grips to trade your for the Model 29. After we know ladies are suckers for cute shiney guns.
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You would have come out all right trading TWO Tupper-, I mean Glocks for that 29. I have a few Glocks, might have to consider them "bait".
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Exactly what I was thinking!
I'd almost trade 2 G19's for that S&W!
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Well the way I see it is your wife HAS a really nice p&r Model 29-2. Go get a nickle J-frame with cute grips to trade your for the Model 29. After we know ladies are suckers for cute shiney guns.
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I got her a 65-5 Ladysmith not too long ago. She loves that gun now. That one and her 1905, 4th change she got a few weeks ago.
The Glock was her carry gun at one time. Then a ruptured aneurysm in her brain, left her unable to carry. Her short term memory was damaged, and she's afraid she'll leave her purse somewhere and forget it, so she made the decision to stop on her own. She still loves to go to the range though.
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I'd trade a glock for a Smith any day of the week!
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You mean you traded the latest in polymer technology for an old fashioned carbon steel wheelgun?
Good job, beautiful gun.
Given the chioce of an all steel revolver or the latest plastic fantastic wondernine, I'd go for the wheelgun everytime.
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snagged a great gun....
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